Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schaeferi
ID:
790158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
iplants

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 339 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789491



Common Names

  • Ferraria schaeferi
  • Schaefer's Ferraria
  • Schaeferi Ferraria


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Description

Ferraria schaeferi (also called Schaefer's Ferraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows to a height of 0.5 m, and has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color and are surrounded by narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ferraria schaeferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferraria schaeferi is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferraria schaeferi is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or autumn. The bulbs can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in autumn.

Where to Find Ferraria schaeferi

Ferraria schaeferi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Ferraria schaeferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferraria schaeferi?

Ferraria schaeferi

What is the common name of Ferraria schaeferi?

Schaefer's Ferraria

What type of plant is Ferraria schaeferi?

Bulb

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-328090: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.